Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

Region: Toscana

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 1966; became a DOCG in 1993

Vineyard Area: 580 ha / 1,433 acres (2021)

Production: 35,400 hl / 392,900 cases (5-year average)

Principal White Grape Varieties:

Styles and Wine Composition

WHITE WINES

Bianco (Wh): Minimum 85% Vernaccia di San Gimignano + OANWG (maximum 10% Riesling and/or Sauvignon Blanc)
Riserva (Bianco)

Significant Production Rules

Maximum vineyard elevation: 500 m (1,640 ft)
Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Bianco; 12.5% for Riserva
Residual sugar: Maximum 4 g/l (0.4%)
Aging: For Riserva, minimum 11 months, including 3 months in bottle (ERD = December 1, V+1)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

10/23/2024